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Dickerson's right oblique strain is considered mild, leaving the Giants optimistic he'll be ready to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Aug. 10, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

According to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle, Dickerson attributed the oblique injury to compensating for the pain he had already experienced after developing back spasms on his left side in mid-July. Despite being at well below optimal health for over two weeks, Dickerson had still delivered a .415/.455/.756 slash line since the All-Star break, which made the Giants reluctant to shut him down. Now that Dickerson will get a chance to heal up, he'll likely be able to avoid a setback that may have cost him more significant time. His absence through next weekend should open up a spot in the everyday lineup for Austin Slater.

Alvarez went 2-for-5 with two doubles and two RBI in Thursday's 7-1 win over the Indians.

With the return of Carlos Correa to the roster, the Astros now have their most dangerous offensive lineup. Alvarez has maintained his spot in the middle of the order, batting fifth with Correa providing support behind him in the six hole.

Ramirez went 2-for-5 with a walkoff home run, a triple, two RBI and a walk during a 5-4 extra-innings victory over the Twins on Thursday.

The 24-year-old drove in a run with his triple and then won the game with a solo shot in the 12th. Ramirez is hitting for a lot more power lately, as he has eight extra-base hits in his last 19 games. He only had 12 extra-base hits in 48 games prior to July 6. Ramirez is batting .272 with seven home runs, 33 RBI, 36 runs and two steals in 246 at-bats this season.

Carpenter (foot) went 2-for-3 with a double, three RBI, a walk and a run in a Triple-A Memphis win over Albuquerque on Thursday.

Carpenter finally found some much-needed offensive success with the Redbirds after going 0-for-21 over his prior seven games. The veteran infielder is slated to play at least couple of more games in Memphis in order to get as much of his timing back at the plate as possible before a return to the big leagues.

Ozuna (finger) went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, five RBI, a walk and two runs overall in Triple-A Memphis' win over Albuquerque on Thursday while playing all nine innings in left field.

The batting line sums up the type of night it was at the plate for Ozuna, but arguably of equal importance was the fact he made it through a full game in the field. The Cardinals had previously said they'd reevaluate Ozuna's status following Thursday's contest, and it seems the veteran outfielder made a convincing case to be activated in short order.

Pederson will go back to the outfield going forward, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

Pederson will head back to the outfield after committing six errors in his 20 games at first base this year. The 27-year-old carries a slash line of .233/.327/.498 with 23 home runs this year, although his impact is somewhat limited since he typically only starts against right-handers.

Pederson is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

Pederson will retreat to the bench for Thursday's series opener with left-hander Joey Lucchesi starting for the Padres. In his place, Tyler White is starting at first base and hitting fifth.

Reed was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

This move comes after Reed went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts during Thursday's loss to the Mets, lowering his season average to an unsightly .136. The White Sox are expected to announce a corresponding roster move prior to Friday's series opener in Philadelphia.

Reyes is starting at designated hitter and hitting sixth Thursday against the Astros.

Reyes is ready to make his debut with the Indians after being acquired from the Padres on Tuesday as part of a three-team trade. Prior to landing in Cleveland, the 24-year-old slugger slashed .255/.314/.536 with 27 home runs in 99 games for San Diego.

Choi went 2-for-4 with two doubles, a walk and two runs in a win over the Red Sox on Wednesday.

Choi did an impressive job setting the table out of the leadoff spot, generating his second straight multi-hit effort. The 28-year-old wrapped up July putting solid wood on the ball, as he also smacked a two-run home run against the Blue Jays last Sunday as part of a three-hit day.